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as in misrepresents
to give a misleading impression of
his bright smile belied his actual mood, which was really one of great sadness
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as in refutes
to prove to be false
the latest information belies the old theory
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as in conceals
to keep secret or shut off from view
the security council issued false assurances that belied the true gravity of the situation
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Recent Examples of belies
Ashwin, 39, comes across as humble in person, but that belies his fame and standing in the sport.
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Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
On the ground floor of Hotel de Toiras, with expansive windows overlooking the harbor, Le George’s has a relaxed air that belies the seriousness of its cuisine.
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Caitlin Gunther,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
The reticence of Cartland’s heroes belies agonies of loneliness.
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Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Since breaking out as a wide-eyed teenager on the CBS daytime soap Guiding Light and the NBC period family drama American Dreams over two decades ago, Snow has made a career out of playing women whose beauty belies the storm of emotions brewing beneath the surface.
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Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Helmed by Matt Conroy—who, with his wife, Isabel Coss, landed on last year’s Best of the Best list for Pascual—Maison Bar à Vins is billed as a wine bar, but that belies its ambition.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
The same can be said for the One Wish Willow, whose regular availability in a holistic gift shop belies sinister developments until the customer is slowly dying from the ironic fallout of their heart’s deepest desire.
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Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Whether captivating viewers with his effortless charm or displaying an emotional depth that belies his humorous quips, London Brown has carved out a space as both a dramatic force and an undeniable comedic standout.
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Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 June 2026
Kouame is only 17, but the new French tennis hero has an understanding of point construction and when to pull the trigger that belies his young age.
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Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
On the ground floor of Hotel de Toiras, with expansive windows overlooking the harbor, Le George’s has a relaxed air that belies the seriousness of its cuisine.
—
Caitlin Gunther,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
The reticence of Cartland’s heroes belies agonies of loneliness.
—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Since breaking out as a wide-eyed teenager on the CBS daytime soap Guiding Light and the NBC period family drama American Dreams over two decades ago, Snow has made a career out of playing women whose beauty belies the storm of emotions brewing beneath the surface.
—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Helmed by Matt Conroy—who, with his wife, Isabel Coss, landed on last year’s Best of the Best list for Pascual—Maison Bar à Vins is billed as a wine bar, but that belies its ambition.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
The same can be said for the One Wish Willow, whose regular availability in a holistic gift shop belies sinister developments until the customer is slowly dying from the ironic fallout of their heart’s deepest desire.
—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Whether captivating viewers with his effortless charm or displaying an emotional depth that belies his humorous quips, London Brown has carved out a space as both a dramatic force and an undeniable comedic standout.
—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 June 2026
Kouame is only 17, but the new French tennis hero has an understanding of point construction and when to pull the trigger that belies his young age.
—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belies
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Treating it as a cyber line item misrepresents the scope of those decisions.
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But Thomas’s focus on Wilson misrepresents his role in the Progressive movement.
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There is extensive evidence — including Slack and WhatsApp messages, company documents, and witness testimony — that unequivocally refutes her claims.
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The woman vehemently refutes those claims to ABC News, and claims Aaron knew about her personal history, including marital status.
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Mark Lee takes on the role of Long, a powerful crime boss whose calm demeanor conceals a dangerous and unpredictable nature.
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The wardrobe conceals a kettle, drinks and snacks plus minibar, robes and the bang-on-trend bonus of a straw basket, to use during your stay.
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The study argues that such indirect language obscures a subject’s right to refuse a search and could violate their Fourth Amendment rights.
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The focus on the regime changes inflicted on the Arab world and the Middle East at large obscures the routine violence inflicted on its people.
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Also in Scorsese’s film, Cady’s crimes are so galling that Sam, Cady’s defense lawyer, breaks his own oath to his client and hides evidence that might have helped get Cady off (a change from MacDonald’s novel).
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The main event is its almost-sheer yet transformative coverage that hides pores, redness, and wrinkles, all the while imparting deep hydration via hyaluronic acid.
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